If The Voice Has Memory Episode 5 Recap
> If The Voice Has Memory Recap
That evening, Lin Nan found himself preoccupied with the earlier conversation he had with Yu Luxi. She had confidently asserted that she was not inferior to other students and would seize any opportunity to prove herself. This resolve resonated with Lin Nan, reminding him of his own journey with Liang Yichuan, when he too had voiced similar determination. Having achieved success, he reflected that it was time to extend opportunities to aspiring new talent.
The next morning, Lin Nan, having considered Yu Luxi's unwavering spirit, called her on her phone, instructing her to pause her current work and head to the rehearsal room, telling her, "Here comes your chance." Yu Luxi was thrilled, believing her master was looking out for her. In the rehearsal room, a teacher named Vicky welcomed both the regular dubbing class students and other voice actors who had missed the initial auditions, emphasizing the value of opportunity.
She explained the new competition format: there were seven main roles, and candidates would compete in pairs, with the final decisions made by her and Lin Nan in three days. Vicky then used a scene depicting a son's poignant farewell to his mother as an example of sincere emotional portrayal. She asked Yu Luxi and Zhao Junran to perform it.
During their performance, Zhao Junran delivered his lines as the son, but Vicky stopped Yu Luxi, criticizing her for not being fully immersed in the role. Vicky advised Yu Luxi to deeply contemplate the feeling of "grief." Nearby, Zhao Junran's younger brother tried to convince him to return to their family business, dismissing the voice acting industry and domestic comics as having no future.
He also tried to persuade Zhao Junran to attend their father's upcoming birthday, hinting that their father was worried about his choice of career. Zhao Junran, frustrated, retorted that his father didn't understand his passion for dubbing. Zhou Na, who overheard their conversation, interrupted. Identifying herself as Zhao Junran's boss and a co-founder of Fengling Animation, she corrected the brother, stating that domestic animation was flourishing, citing last year's box office revenue exceeding five billion yuan.
She praised Zhao Junran as an excellent voice actor, emphasizing that any profession, pursued with hard work and skill, could provide a living. Zhao Junran was impressed by Zhou Na's spirited defense and followed her, thanking her and declaring her his "goddess." Zhou Na sharply warned him that such comments would lead to his dismissal. Yu Luxi, still struggling to grasp the intense emotion Vicky had requested, pondered how to find "true feelings" for her role.
She decided that starving herself might evoke the "grief" she needed. She began to fast, even rejecting a colleague's offer of her favorite curry pork chop rice, claiming it was for dieting. Later, at home, her brother Xiaotian prepared pan-fried ribs. Despite his teasing and offers to treat her with his scholarship money, Yu Luxi firmly refused to eat, stating she needed to starve herself to cultivate the feeling of grief. Xiaotian, however, caught her secretly eating a rib.
After she spat it out, she reaffirmed her determination not to eat. Later that night, still hungry, Yu Luxi messaged Lin Nan, asking if he had any tragic past experiences. Lin Nan pondered her question, but before he could reply, a disappointed Yu Luxi sent another message wishing him goodnight. The next day at the studio, Yu Luxi, having fasted for a whole day, was visibly hungry while observing her peers eating.
She tightened her stomach, resolved to maintain her focus. When Vicky called her and Zhao Junran's group to the studio, Yu Luxi mentally prepared for a stunning performance. However, as she stepped forward to begin dubbing, she suddenly fainted from low blood sugar. Lin Nan rushed to her side, and other students quickly deduced she hadn't eaten all day. Lin Nan tried to revive her, calling her name.
In her hunger-addled state, Yu Luxi mistook his hand for a delicious sausage her brother Xiaotian had cooked and bit down hard, causing Lin Nan considerable pain. After she had recovered and regained her composure, Yu Luxi apologized to Lin Nan for biting him. Lin Nan dismissed her apology, instead telling her she owed herself one. He explained that extreme methods like starving herself would not deepen her understanding of a role.
True connection came from empathy, from bringing her own life experiences to the character to create resonance with the audience. Yu Luxi admitted she felt lost, especially after hearing another student, "Xiaohei," perform so well. She humbly requested another opportunity, lamenting that she had never truly had a chance to perform in a professional recording studio, having been dismissed or fainted during previous attempts. Seeing her sincerity, Lin Nan granted her one final chance.
Yu Luxi, grateful, assured him that she would find the necessary emotion, remarking that everyone has a heartbreak in their life. In the recording studio, Yu Luxi delivered a deeply emotional performance. Lin Nan observed tears streaming down her face, knowing she had truly poured her heart into the role. Even after finishing her lines, she remained immersed in the character's sorrow.
Lin Nan approached her, offering tissues and acknowledging that she seemed to have drawn from her own family experiences. Yu Luxi confirmed it was her mother, who had passed away when she was very young. Lin Nan comforted her but also gently reminded her that an excellent voice actor must not only be able to enter a role quickly but also exit it just as swiftly.
Still emotional, Yu Luxi confided that while she had come to terms with her mother's death, what truly pained her was that she could only recall her mother's expression, not her words, from the afternoon before she passed. Lin Nan praised her profound grasp of genuine emotion in such a short time, expressing his pleasant surprise and pride, and reiterating that quick exits from roles were essential in both dubbing and life.
Lin Nan then reflected on his own painful past. He remembered being diagnosed with glottic secondary laryngeal carcinoma in its early stage. A doctor had explained that while surgery offered a high cure rate and he would be able to speak post-recovery, he would no longer be able to use his vocal cords for voicing and would need to learn new speaking techniques. The doctor had regretfully informed him that a career in dubbing would likely be impossible.
He had been forced to choose between his life and his voice, a profound despair that had taught him the importance of strength for anyone pursuing a dream. Later, Lin Nan and Vicky announced the final list of selected voice actors.
Zhao Junran was chosen for the role of "Chengqian," Liu Ziwei for "Yan Zhengming," Zhou Shuang for "Li Yun," Yang Lingling for "Younger Martial Sister," and another student, Xiaobai, for "Han Yuan," a role Lin Nan felt suited her despite her earlier performance. Finally, Lin Nan announced Yu Luxi as the voice for "Chengqian's Mother." Yu Luxi was overjoyed, knowing her persistence had finally been rewarded. Lin Nan encouraged the unselected students not to be disheartened, assuring them that it simply meant these roles weren't the right fit and urged them to continue working hard.
